Solution Architect – TSS

Job Title: Solution Architect Company: Star Services LLC Department: TSS Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Workplace Type: On-site Employment Type: Full-time Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level / Director (depending on internal grading) Job Function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Software Development Job Description We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, development teams, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevOps, and integration teams to translate business requirements into comprehensive technical architecture and implementation strategies. Key Responsibilities • Translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solution architectures. • Prepare High-Level Designs (HLD), Solution Design Documents (SDD), integration designs, and technical specifications. • Design application, API, database, cloud, infrastructure, security, and integration architectures. • Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, performance, availability, and compliance requirements. • Define integration approaches using REST APIs, middleware, ESB, message queues, and API gateways. • Support cloud, hybrid, and on-premises architecture implementations. • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to development and infrastructure teams. • Review existing systems and recommend modernization and optimization strategies. • Evaluate technology platforms, vendors, tools, and architectural solutions. • Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, ISO requirements, UAE regulations, and security policies. • Participate in architecture governance, technical reviews, and project planning. • Maintain architecture documentation, technical risks, dependencies, and design decisions. Required Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience. • At least 3 years of experience in Solution Architecture or Technical Architecture roles. • Strong understanding of enterprise applications, software design, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. • Experience in preparing HLDs, SDDs, architecture diagrams, and technical proposals. • Knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architecture, API management, and enterprise integrations. • Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud environments. • Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and system availability. • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills. Preferred Technical Skills • Microsoft .NET • Angular, React, or other modern frontend frameworks • SQL Server, Oracle, and NoSQL databases • Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies • Kafka, RabbitMQ, ESB, middleware, and API gateways • OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SSO, IAM, MFA, and encryption • SharePoint, Power Platform, ServiceNow, CRM, and ERP platforms • ELK, Dynatrace, and Application Insights • AI, Data Analytics, and Automation platforms Preferred Certifications • TOGAF • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect • AWS Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud architecture certifications Key Competencies • Enterprise architecture and strategic thinking • Solution design and technical problem-solving • Security-first architecture approach • Technical documentation and presentation • Stakeholder and vendor management • Leadership and decision-making